Registration Information

How to Apply

Courses with open applications will have a visible "Apply Now" button on the top right of the page. This button will lead you through the application, indicating the course and section that you are applying for, as well as assisting you in uploading the required documentation. Application instructions can be found on each course page. It is recommended that you only begin one application per course, as multiples could lead to inconsistencies. Applications may be revisited up until you are ready to submit. Upon submission, you will be prompted to pay the associated application fee. 

Applications are reviewed weekly until the course is full or until the application deadline has passed. All applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial via an email from Extended Studies at CalArts (extendedstudies@calarts.edu). 

How to Enroll

Once you are notified that your application has been approved, you will need to promptly pay for the course either in full or by making a deposit. Enrollment in the course is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and an approved application does not guarantee a seat in the course. Pending availability, you will have two weeks to enroll and pay the deposit/full amount.

Courses open for enrollment will have an "Add to Cart" button in the area of the webpage listing the section number, dates, and fees. This is where you will add the course to your cart and complete the payment process. 

Regardless of whether tuition is paid in full or a deposit is made, $250 of the tuition is non-refundable. 

Payment Options

If accepted, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to enroll and pay your tuition fees. You may pay by Mastercard, VISA, or Discover. Payment must be made in full and in U.S. dollars. Enrolled students who have not paid their tuition in full by the payment deadline will be withdrawn from the class.

Pay by Wire Transfer

If paying by wire transfer, please be sure to check with your bank for the cost of the wire. The bank usually deducts the cost of the wire from the amount of money that you send, which in some instances may cause your payment to be short. Please use the following information:

J.P. Morgan Chase - New York, NY 10017

Make Payable to:
California Institute of the Arts
Beneficiary Account Number: 726531111
Beneficiary Routing (ABA) number (U.S.): 021000021
Swift Code (International): CHASUS33

Please reference Extended Studies, the student name and I.D. number in the wire

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is not available for Extended Studies courses and programs, and scholarships are not available. 

Installment plans

CalArts Extended Studies provides the flexibility of installment-based payment plans for selected courses. You can locate this option in your shopping cart before making the initial deposit payment at checkout.

International Applicants

Any successful applicant may enroll in CalArts Extended Studies programs regardless of immigration status. Ultimately, it is the individual's responsibility to make sure they maintain appropriate visa status for their activities. 

Full-time academic non-degree programs (i.e. for-credit Summer Residencies) require an F-1 student visa. International students may request an I-20, the F-1 visa eligibility form, once accepted into the program by emailing extendedstudies@calarts.edu. The forms will be emailed to the student. Once the student completes the forms and assembles the required documentation, they will need to upload all documents to the International Student Application.

Acquiring a Student Visa

The following documents need to be received by CalArts on or before Thursday, June 20th, 2024:

• CalArts Extended Studies Student Application

• Declaration of Finance (DOF) Forms

• A scanned copy of each student's valid passport signature and data page-- must be current and cannot expire within six months past the end of the program.

Note: a tourist visa or ESTA waiver is not a proper category for full-time academic programs in which students earn academic credits. If you have questions about the visitor visa, please contact your local U.S. consulate for guidance.

Dropping a Course or Program

To drop a course, log into your student profile on the Student Portal and navigate to My Enrollment History. Select Request Drop for the course you wish to drop. 

Dropping a course prior to the drop deadline will delete the course from your student record. You may be eligible for a refund depending on when you request the drop (See Refund Policy below for Extended Studies Programs for more information).

On-campus programs 

Online programs

Withdrawing from a Course or Program

After the drop deadline has passed, a request to leave the course is considered a withdrawal and will be marked on your transcript. To request a withdrawal you must submit written notice via email to extendedstudies@calarts.edu.

On-campus programs

Online programs

Transferring from one Course to another

You may request a transfer into another course providing: enrollment for both courses is still open, you meet the requirements or prerequisites for that course and there are seats available. If there is a difference in cost between the two courses, you may be required to pay the difference or may be eligible for a refund, depending when the request was made. Transfers are subject to staff approval.

Refund Policy for Extended Studies Courses

Students who drop a course before the first day of class will be refunded 75% of the tuition (25% tuition is non-refundable). Once a course has started, a student who drops on or before the 3rd day of class will be refunded 50% of the tuition. After the 3rd day of the course, no refunds will be issued.